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Chiltern House, Unit 1 2, 24 King Street, Watford, WD18 0BP

2 planning records
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
53 m²
570 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Chiltern House

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Chiltern House is a one-bedroom property in Watford (WD18 0BP). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. At 53 m² this is the 11th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in Chiltern House, where floor areas span 42–104 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 32.5% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £181,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemElectric
  • LiftYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Chiltern House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Nov 2015
EPC improved fromD56toC76
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Chiltern House, Unit 1 2, 24 King Street, Watford, WD18 0BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Dec 2018
    Change Of UseAmendment
    In report

    Change of use to nail bar/beauty salon

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    18/01453/COU
    View planning record
  2. Sept 2017
    Advertising
    In report

    Consent to display externally illuminated fascia sign.

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    17/00820/ADV
    View planning record
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
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On the street

Versus other King Street homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Chiltern House runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,415

Street avg £4,629

Below

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.5 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly above
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Watford district page.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

King Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Watford Grammar School for Girls. 35 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD18 0BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD18 0BP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.8dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD18 0BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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